Backyard Nature Fun activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. This weekend, The Big Explorer’s elementary school held its annual Back to School Picnic in the school garden. I’d volunteered to coordinate the event, so you might not be surprised to discover that a garden scavenger hunt was on the agenda. […]

Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. The idea Take a spring nature walk around the neighborhood. Our winter nature scavenger hunt a couple months ago was such a hit that I figured another was in order, especially since the seasons have changed. I chose this checklist for our […]

Sometimes you just need a quick activity you can print out to get the kids moving, learning, and having fun, and scavenger hunts always seem to fit the bill! Here’s 30 free printable scavenger hunts for kids! Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board! I searched online and compiled a list of my favorite free printable …

I love taking pictures of nature, even if my kiddos aren’t in the shot. Taking pictures helps me slow down, really focus on something and see beauty where I might not otherwise. It helps me connect with nature. Encouraging kids to take photographs gives them a chance to do the same thing. The bonus: You […]

This scavenger hunt is inspired by nature & its myriad textures. It's a great way to get kids excited about exploring the natural world around them.

The nature photo hunts I create each season continue to be a big hit around here. So I apologize for the delay in getting this winter’s list together. Without further delay, I am pleased to announce that the 2014 Winter Nature Photo Hunt is now ready! (If you live in the southern hemisphere, you’ll want […]

Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. The idea Shake up our usual neighborhood walk with a nature scavenger hunt. Thanks to Michele of Fun Orange County Parks for pointing me in the direction of this free, downloadable checklist of items. (You can find it and others like it […]

Kids love hunting for treasures, whether it's outside or in. Here are a few pointers to help you create your own nature scavenger hunt in just minutes.

The nature photo hunts I create each season continue to be a big hit around here. So I apologize for the delay in getting this winter’s list together. Without further delay, I am pleased to announce that the 2014 Winter Nature Photo Hunt is now ready! (If you live in the southern hemisphere, you’ll want […]

Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. When it comes to outdoor holiday traditions, one of my favorites is taking a walk through the neighborhood to see the lights’ displays. What made this adventure even better was building up the excitement with the kids all month. They were thrilled […]

Last year’s holiday lights walk was such a hit we knew we’d be continuing the tradition again this year. We added a twist by creating our own holiday neighborhood scavenger hunt. (To be truthful, The Big Explorer created most of the list himself.) It isn’t often that we take a walk after the sun goes […]

Turn a routine walk with kids into a Thankfulness Walk. How? Head outside and find at least five things you're thankful to nature for this time of year.

Gratitude Photo Scavenger Hunt from Let's Get Together - easy and fun Thanksgiving activity to do with friends and family! #fhe #youthactivity

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Backyard Nature Fun activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. This weekend, The Big Explorer’s elementary school held its annual Back to School Picnic in the school garden. I’d volunteered to coordinate the event, so you might not be surprised to discover that a garden scavenger hunt was on the agenda. […]

A fun free printable Halloween scavenger hunt for kids. Go hunt for everything on the list and whoever finds the most wins!